portraits from TEDxAmoskeagMillyard 2013: the presenters

Continuing yesterday's post: these presenters (the host, speakers, and artists) excelled in their respective tasks. I didn't want to ask them for a portrait prior to being on stage: some were clearly (and understandably) nervous, so being relaxed and open to a portrait would have been difficult or even impossible. The one exception to this was the host Virginia Prescott: being a host for NHPR, I knew she'd be comfortable on stage; and she'd be occupied all day, so she became one of my first subjects.

I'm grateful to everyone who agreed to sit for me during a full and hectic schedule. The entire experience of the TEDx conference—the people, the presentations, the portraits—made for an unforgettable day.

The full set of portraits is also available on my website.

Virginia Prescott, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Victoria Arlen, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Aaron Tolson, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Dick Anagnost, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Dr. Felix Warneken, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Elaine Hamel, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Sy Montgomery, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Heather & Shaunna Murphy, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Kusum Ailawadi, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Pete Worrell, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Meryl Levin, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Randolph Langenbach, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Dan Habib, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Elizabeth Resnick, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

portraits from TEDxAmoskeagMillyard 2013: the team

When I photographed the 2013 TEDxAmoskeagMillyard conference, I had realized the night prior what a wonderful opportunity I had to create portraits of the volunteer speakers, performers, and organizers. So decided at the last minute to bring a small portable studio to the event, find a few square feet of space, and work like mad to cover the event and to spend just a few precious minutes tracking down each of them, explaining the idea, and making a few frames.

Here are some of superb teamwho worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that the day was seamless. Tomorrow I'll post the presenters.

Roseangela McCann, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Bob Batcheler, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Kira Morehouse, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Kristian Gustafson, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Jillian Adams, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Harry Umen, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Gabbi Hall, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

Eric Ratinoff, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.

 

Elizabeth + Jeremy + kids

A wonderful family and a great, relaxed session: